Nevada Seeks Disaster Declaration, Federal Assistance
April 2, 2020
Gov. Steve Sisolak has submitted a request to President Donald Trump for a major disaster declaration for Nevada because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Nevada Watch Posts
Special Enrollment Period Allows More Nevadans to Get Covered
April 2, 2020
It’s been a decade since the passing of the landmark health reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. As we mark the transformational differences the ACA has made for residents of the Silver State over the past 10 years, we are particularly mindful of the importance of health care as we navigate the uncharted waters surrounding the global coronavirus pandemic. Read More
8 new COVID-19 deaths in Clark County as state caseload hits 1,113
April 2, 2020
The number of COVID-19 cases in Nevada and Clark County continued to ascend Tuesday as the death toll in the state jumped to 26 with eight new fatalities reported in Clark County, according to state and local data. Read More
Health District board OKs $3 million coronavirus quarantine facility
April 2, 2020
The Southern Nevada Health District board today unanimously approved building a $3 million facility to quarantine coronavirus patients. Read More
Nevada Insurance Exchange Expanding Enrollment Because of Virus
March 19, 2020
Nevada’s public health insurance marketplace is offering another enrollment period because of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Employment Insurance, Paid Leave: How Coronavirus Could Hurt Nevada Workers
March 19, 2020
In the midst of a pandemic, health insurance might seem like a necessity. But for one Las Vegan, who was laid off from his job at a stage lighting company Wednesday, health insurance could be one of the first things to go as he adjust his finances in this difficult time. Read More
77K Sign Up for Health Insurance Through Nevada’s Online Exchange
January 9, 2020
Nevada’s state-run health insurance marketplace reported that more than 77,000 people signed up for coverage next year through the website. Read More
Health Insurance Enrollment Extended Until Friday
December 19, 2019
The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange announced Monday that they have extended the deadline of Open Enrollment for consumers who started the application process on or before the Dec. 15 deadline. Read More
Warren Sidesteps Health Plan Details Before Nevada Union
December 19, 2019
Elizabeth Warren told members of Nevada’s powerful casino workers’ union Monday that she wants to see their strong health care plans replicated around the country but the Democratic presidential candidate sidestepped the details of her Medicare for All proposal and how it might affect the union. Read More
Raiders and Intermountain Healthcare Join in Health Partnership
December 5, 2019
Intermountain Healthcare and the Raiders today announced their Naming Rights Partnership for the Raiders’ Performance Center and Corporate Headquarters, which will house Silver and Black football and business operations. Read More